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1119| 1078–1124 | Spain, France [churches and temples] | Work begins on the Romanesque cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, using French masons. Built on a huge scale to accommodate the large number of pilgrims, it is largely completed by 1124. | | 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 1112–1167 | Pagan [political events] | During the reign of King Alaungsithu, the Burmese kingdom of Pagan reaches the peak of its political and cultural influence. | | 2 February 1119 | Italy [administration] | Guy, archbishop of Vienne, is elected as Pope Calixtus II following the death of Pope Gelasius II. | | 28 June 1119 | Principality of Antioch, Danishmend Emirate, Syria [Crusades (1095–1272)] | On the ‘Field of Blood’ near Aleppo, Syria, the Norman army of Antioch is destroyed by Ghazi, the Danishmend emir. Though Roger of Salerno, Prince of Antioch, is killed in the battle, Ghazi does not follow up his victory. |
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